About Jade King
Jade King is Lead Features Editor for TheGamer specializing in everything from the latest reviews to in-depth interviews with people from across the industry. In her time here she has also built up a reputation for covering both animation and queer media in all forms. Previously Games Editor at Trusted Reviews, she has also written for a number of outlets on myriad different topics.
Favorite Games
So I'm infamously bad at ranking things, but some of my all-time favourites include Final Fantasy 9, The Last of Us Part 2, Stardew Valley, Nier Automata, Butterfly Soup, and a laundry list of others I frequently struggle to pick from.
Bonus favourite: Knack 2 is actually quite good. Solid 7/10.
Industry Focus
I'm a bit of an all-rounder when it comes to video games I loves to play and write about. Everything from Final Fantasy to Farming Sim lands firmly in my remit.
I also loves to dip my toes into queer media, animation, and ever comics from time to time. If something has cute characters and plenty of sappy emotions, chances are I'll be all over it.
Proudest Gaming Achievement
Like many critics of video games, I'm not very good at them. But I did kill lots of insects in Earth Defense Force despite having a fear of spiders though. I'm also 12th in the world for a couple of Snow Patrol songs in Guitar Hero 5.
Latest Articles
Dragon's Dogma 2 Doesn't Care About The State Of Modern Video Games
Capcom doesn't care about how the medium has changed, and is all the better for it.
Dragon's Dogma 2’s Plague Is The Best Game Mechanic In Years
Capcom Covid is ruining the lives of Dragon's Dogma 2 players and I love it so much.
How Yakuza: Dead Souls Almost Killed The Series In The West
Looking back on the misguided zombie spin-off that changed everything.
I Can't Believe I Missed Persona 5's Kiss Ryuji Day
The best boy has a day dedicated to giving him all of the smooches.
No Game Understands Adventure Quite Like Dragon's Dogma 2
Every session of this masterful RPG sequel is filled with surprises, and I welcome each one of them.
Helldivers 2 Wouldn't Be The Same Without Friendly Fire
If I can't accidentally drop airstrikes on my friends, then what's the point?
Dragon's Dogma 2 Understands The Beauty Of Imperfection
Capcom's masterful sequel is rough around the edges, but that only makes it more endearing.
Dungeon Meshi Is Doing It For The Gays
Marcille Donato and Falin Touden are far more than just gals being pals.
Everything I Know About Stardew Valley Is A Lie
After years away, it's delightful to see how much has changed in the farming sim.
Don't Fear The Darkness In Dragon's Dogma 2, Embrace It
When the sun goes down, the monsters come out in Dragon's Dogma 2.
The Fallout TV Show Is Right, Pleasing Fans Is Impossible
Prime Video is doing its own thing with the nuclear apocalypse.
No Game Understands Rebellion Quite Like Hi-Fi Rush
Chai takes on the world and stands up for the little guy in this rhythm action classic.
It Took Me 20 Years To Realise How Materia Works In Final Fantasy 7
Better late than never to figure out one of the game's defining mechanics.
PS5 Pro Already Feels Like A Box Of Empty Promises
I can't think of many reasons for a new console to exist right now.
I Hope The Bear Doesn't Become Too Much Of A Good Thing
It's one of my favourite shows on television, and I hope it can stay this good with future seasons.
I'm So Glad Dragon's Dogma 2 Isn't Afraid To Be Janky
Capcom is maintaining the original's charm, warts and all.
I'll Never Be Able To Pick A Favourite Final Fantasy
The beloved RPG series means so much to me, which makes having a preference all the more difficult.
Banning TikTok Would Be A Nightmare For Video Game Developers
The social media platform being outlawed will have a massive impact on the medium.
There Is Nothing Classic About The Star Wars Battlefront Collection
Aspyr has really dropped the ball on this one.
PlayStation Plus Is Right To Bring Back Flawed Classic Games
Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier belongs on this service as much as anything else does.